Events/Programs Director- Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking to fill the position of Events/Programs Director.

The Events/Programs Director reports directly to the Executive Director of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce and will be expected to display the following skills & characteristics in order to uphold and further the goals and mission of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce. It is imperative that this position maintain set results necessary to fulfill the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Program of Work.

Candidates for this position must demonstrate organizational, communication, writing and computer skills.  Candidates must also demonstrate ability to exercise fiscal responsibility for the direct management of the Events/Programs portion of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce budget. The candidates for this position must also exude creative but detailed oriented skills which should be combined with ability to multi-task.  The position of Events/Programs Director must put customer service first while recruiting, motivating and maintaining an experienced volunteer base. As this position will be responsible for the recruitment of participants and sponsorship for new and ongoing programs and events, a background or some experience in sales and recruitment will be beneficial.

Please send a letter of interest addressing the previously identified skills and a resume, no later than Friday, December 12, 2008 to:

Contact: Ms. Vicki Simms, Executive Director
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 527
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
www.gatlinburg.com/